Nauvoo Legion papers, 1853-1864.

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Nauvoo Legion papers, 1853-1864.

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The papers, written to or by Thomas Ellerbeck during his service as Colonel of Ordnance, include records of inventories, stores of arms, ammunition, bills, receipts and commissary supplies of the Nauvoo Legion, and general order no. 12 of the United States War Department providing for the march of troops to Utah, precipitating the Utah Expedition. One document is signed by Thomas Tanner, "Captain of the Royal Artillery, Deseret." There is a pencil drawing of a cannon.

49 p.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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